Sao Paulo defender Rodrigo Caio said he had a medical with Barcelona before the Spanish champions completed the loan signing of Jeison Murillo from Valencia.
Murillo completed his move to the Camp Nou on Thursday, but Caio said he was also an option for Ernesto Valverde's side, per GloboEsporte (h/t Peform via AS).
"I did the medical and it was positive. They had two options: Murillo or me, and they signed him. It had already happened and by the time I left the test room, Murillo was chosen. Just knowing there is interest from them leaves me happy.